I have a doctor appointment vs I got a doctor appointment

Both phrases are commonly used, but they differ slightly in terms of tense. 'I have a doctor appointment' is in the present tense, indicating a scheduled appointment, while 'I got a doctor appointment' is in the past tense, suggesting that the appointment has already been arranged. The choice between them depends on the context and the timing of the appointment.

Last updated: March 29, 2024 • 4626 views

I have a doctor appointment

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English to indicate a scheduled appointment.

This phrase is used to inform someone that you have a doctor's appointment in the future. It is in the present tense.

Examples:

I have a doctor appointment tomorrow.
She has a doctor appointment next week.

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I have a doctor appointment, so I'll just meet you guys there.
I have a doctor appointment in connection with my?
I have a doctor's appointment of my own.
I have a doctor's appointment at 1100.
I have a doctor's appointment Tuesday morning.
I have a doctor's appointment in Paris.
I have a doctor's appointment, anyway.
I have a doctor's appointment in 40 minutes.
I have a doctor's appointment tonight.
No, gunny, I have a doctor's appointment at 1100.
I have a doctor's appointment in the city, so I probably won't be in till the late afternoon.
I have a doctor's appointment for my pregnancy in a few minutes.
Actually, Mrs. Hendrix, I have a doctor's appointment this afternoon.
I have a doctor's appointment, and we just caught this case, and I want to make sure I make it on time.
I have got a doctor's appointment at four o'clock.
Unfortunately, I have a pressing doctor's appointment I can't reschedule.
I have a follow-up doctor's appointment.
Becca's at a doctor appointment, so I wanted to talk to you about the parent-teacher conference.
Erratic behavior, cancelled rehearsals, secret doctor appointments.
Doctor appointment, car trouble, plantar warts, granddad fought in WWll.

Alternatives:

I have an appointment with the doctor.
I have a scheduled doctor appointment.

I got a doctor appointment

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English to indicate a past action of arranging a doctor's appointment.

This phrase is used to convey that you have arranged a doctor's appointment in the past. It is in the past tense.

Examples:

I got a doctor appointment for next month.
She got a doctor appointment yesterday.

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Actually, I've got a doctor's appointment.
I've got a doctor's appointment in town.
If Duggan wants me, tell him I've got a doctor's appointment.
I have got a doctor's appointment at four o'clock.
I've got a doctor's appointment to figure out why my hair's turning pink.
Look, Mary, I've got a doctor's appointment, so I'll call you later.
I have a doctor appointment, so I'll just meet you guys there.
Becca's at a doctor appointment, so I wanted to talk to you about the parent-teacher conference.
Erratic behavior, cancelled rehearsals, secret doctor appointments.
Doctor appointment, car trouble, plantar warts, granddad fought in WWll.
Our tech overheard her saying she's got a doctor's appointment this afternoon, so we can get on in there and plant a bug then.
I have a doctor appointment in connection with my?
You know it's a vacation and not a doctors appointment, right?
Honey, orange is for doctor appointments, not for Halloween.
I have a doctor's appointment of my own.
I thought you had a doctor's appointment.
I have a doctor's appointment at 1100.
Violet had a doctor's appointment this morning.
My dad has a doctor's appointment.
For someone who's bipolar, canceling a doctor's appointment is life-threatening.

Alternatives:

I scheduled a doctor appointment.
I made a doctor appointment.

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I have a doctor appointment vs I got a doctor appointment